Reminder: Entries close for the prestigious 2016 Westminster Kennel Club at 3:00 PM EST, Friday, December 4, 2015 or when the maximum number of 2800 conformation dogs has been reached. The Westminster Kennel Club superintendent is MBF. The 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is on Monday and Tuesday, February 15th and 16th, 2016. All […]
A new law has been passed in Pennsylvania that makes several changes regarding dog training areas, including providing protections for dogs actively training or participating in field trials. The law will go into effect in late January 2016. Highlights of the new law include: Making it unlawful for anyone to “willfully, negligently or maliciously” kill, […]
Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones. This is being done in an abundance of caution, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they […]
In response to the H3N2 canine influenza (CIV) outbreaks that impacted dogs in 241 states, Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United Statesand Canada) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a conditional product license for a vaccine to protect against this newly identified strain of CIV. Canine Influenza Vaccine H3N2 […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the recent passing of Mrs. Dorothy Welsh of Neillsville, Wisconsin. Mrs. Welsh was a longtime respected judge of all Hound, Working, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds, as well as Best in Show. Mrs. Welsh dedicated her life to the sport of purebred dogs. Before starting […]
The 2015 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals will be on Friday, December 11th, 2015 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The judging panel includes Best in Show – Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser, Sporting Group & Breeds – Mr. William Russell, Hound Group & Breeds – Ms. Helen Nietsch, Working Group & Breeds – […]
The complete entry breakdowns for the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Are now available. Check out all the information below. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be held on December 12th and 13th in Orlando, Florida. 31 BRITTANY 2-6- 12-8 3 VETERAN DOGS 14 LAGOTTO 3-5- 4-2 23 POINTER 5-8- 5-4 1 VETERAN DOGS 47 GERM […]
Dogs from All 50 States and 27 Countries Will Vie For Best in Show NEW YORK, NY (November 13, 2015) – The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship has drawn record numbers in its 15th year. An entry of 4,670 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 12 and 13, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. […]
The Neptune Beach City Council will discuss but not vote on a proposed ordinance which will define hobby breeders and will prohibit those who own a certain number of pets from selling ANY animals. The AKC urges responsible dog owners and breeders to attend the meeting and oppose this burdensome and ineffective ordinance before a final […]
Reminder! Entries for the prestigious 15th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship close today, November 11th 2015 at 3:00 PM (CST). The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is on Saturday and Sunday, December 12th and 13th in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. All Sporting, Hound, Toy, and Non-Sporting breeds, and Junior […]
